University Centre for Assessments at Newcastle
The University Centre for Assessments at Newcastle (UCAN) is based at Newcastle University and is accredited by the Disabled Students Allowance Quality Assurance Group (DSA-QAG). It was set up to meet the assessment needs of disabled students across the region, to enable them to access Disabled Students Allowances (DSAs).
We can provide a professional assessment service to students with:
- hearing impairment
- visual impairment
- autistic spectrum disorder
- medical Conditions
- mental health problems
- mobility difficulties
- specific learning difficulties ie dyslexia
We aim to:
- respond to enquires immediately
- send out appointments within 1 working day of contact
- complete and submit needs assessment reports to the student within 10 working days of the assessment
- arrange home visits if necessary
- submit reports to the Funding body and HEI within 1 day of receiving the student’s agreement
- employ assessors with appropriate experience and qualifications and ensure they undertake regular and appropriate training
Where you can find us
We are based within Student Services at King's Gate. For more information visit our contact us page.
Book an Appointment
If you wish to enquire about an assessment at UCAN or book an appointment please contact us. Further information is available in the University Centre for Assessments at Newcastle leaflet (PDF: 405KB)
See further information on what you can accept from you appointment.
Apply for DSA
Find out more about applying for Disabled Student Allowance.
